Recent content by Bcdad182

I’d just get some of that foil muffler repair tape and patch it cheap and easy.

I had something similar in my 2013 and the dealer replace the MAF sensor. That didn’t do anything. Then another dealer took a deep dive and found that some of the software was corrupt. They erased the computer software and reloaded and it’s been fine ever since. Not sure which one as I...

Mine has gone off twice in the almost 10 years of owing the vehicle. Once a tire pressure was a few pounds lower than the others but no leak found (weird) pumped it up and never had an issue with those tires again. Second time different set of tires, there was a nail puncture. Tire repaired and...

If your stock/non steel rims and tires don’t have this issue, I’d have them mount the snow tires onto your stock rims. If they are fine afterwards it’s likely a steel rim issue, if they aren’t, then it’s likely one or more tires as others have suggested. Try to isolate the problem and then...

I don’t know exactly how they resolved it but the service a manger said that their top mechanic spent about two hours in it. He looks at the computer and found a potential software issue (possible corrupted file) he erased and reloaded the software on the computer and it’s been fine ever since.

I didn't have the noise but about 2 years ago, Mazda changes the bolts and struts on the trunk as part of a recall (I think it was due to potential rust issues) - if your vehicle is eligible you could try taking it in and if and see if that helps. I have a similar noise up front when the car...

UPDATE: I haven't picked up the car yet, but the dealer has replicated and fixed this issue. Apparently there was short in the main wiring harness and they've repaired it ($200 later....) I wish this had happened closer to the big repair, I can't say almost 4 years later that the two are related...

Thanks! Everything works as normal except for the three passenger windows in question are always powered. I talked to the dealer and they're going to take a look next week when I bring the car in for an oil change. I suspect that when they put it all back together, they installed the power...

So I dont know if this is normal but in the almost 7 years Ive owned the car Ive never sat in it with the ignition off for long. Tonight I was sitting in it for 40 minutes, windows down and power off. Key in my pocket. I was able to wind all the windows up and down except the drivers door with...

Likely a new battery is in your future. The clicking is the starter motor trying to turn over but not getting enough current. On some cars, you can quickly verify this by turning on the headlights and try to start the car, if they dim significantly or go out completely, the battery doesn't have...

I'd get your cooling system checked out if you think its not hot enough. I'd let the engine/coolant get fully heated up, put the vents on full floor (not defrost) and turn the fan on the 2nd setting. Put your hand down by the pedals or where the passenger foot well and see how it feels. I've...

Last July/August had check engine light, traction control and tire pressure MIL on. Car was shuddering during any press on the gas pedal and I could only coast to side of road. An engine restart cleared everything except check engine light which went away after 2-3 starts. Problem recurred a few...

Measure the height and see how much play you have in the wiring harness. I replaced my battery in my 2013 a year ago and the new battery was slightly taller. There wasn't a whole lot of play on the wire (positive terminal) and it was a bit hard getting it all connected up as the wire as stiff...

There is a TSB for corrosion in the front wiring harness/fuse box. It causes weird errors and battery drain. I spend hundreds on diagnosis and then they checked this and found the corrosion. An easy fix but finding it was the problem. If I can find a copy of the TSB I will link back to it. It's...